Cecilia M Koch

Cecilia M Koch passed away at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, NE on May 23, 2025, at the age of 81.

Cecilia was born on November 2, 1943, to parents Glenn L. And Rita R. (Kohmetscher) Titman in Greenville, TX. She was the second oldest out of six kids. Cecilia grew up in Indianola, NE where she graduated from Indianola High School with the class of 1962.

She met Gerald Koch at the Chief Restaurant in McCook, NE. From there, they fell in love and were married on September 20, 1969, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in McCook, NE. They were together for 38 blissful years until Gerald’s passing in 2007. Cecilia and Gerald welcomed two children into this world, Anne and Chris.

Cecilia cared for her family home, husband, and children throughout her life as a homemaker. She owned “The Book End” bookstore in downtown McCook for a short time. Cecilia was an avid gardener. She had a green thumb for flowers, especially roses. Also, Cecilia was skillful in ceramics. She was a member of Legion of Mary Catholic organization, the Altar Society, and of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Cecilia will be remembered for her devotion and faithfulness to the Catholic Church and her generosity.

Those who will miss Cecilia dearly are her children, Anne Ireland (Keith Sykes) of Grant, NE, and Chris (Mary) Koch of Hastings, NE; brother Jay (Theresa) Titman of Virginia; sister-in-law, Judy Titman of Lincoln, NE; five grandchildren, Daniel Bowman, Alex Koch, Ben Koch, Kepler Sykes, and Kateri Koch; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Cecilia is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald Koch, 2 brothers Joe and Tom (Sid) Titman, 2 sisters Barbara Lepper and Charlene Titman, and infant grandchild Miracle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Good Angel Fund, PO Box 1040, McCook, NE 69001.

A public visitation will be held at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5-7 PM

A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 Pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, NE.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 10:30 AM, with Father Robert Froeschl.

Burial will follow the mass at Calvary Cemetery, McCook, NE.